Punjab PG MCQ Topic | Factors for LASIK surgery

A lady wants LASIK surgery for her 15 year old daughter. She asks for your opinion. Which of the following is not suitable for performing LASIK surgery

A. Myopia of 4 D 
B. Age of 15 years
C. Stable refraction for 1 year 
D. Corneal thickness of 600 microns

Ans. B. Age of 15 years. 

• Choice a.  myopia of 1—20 D can be operated,

• Choice b. —most suitable age is >18 years,

• Choice c. --re fraction must be stable for 18 months, and

• Choice d. —corneal thickness of >500 micron is suitable